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Chris John yet to decide whether to quit fighting By : ANTARA Semarang (ANTARA News) - WBA super champion of Indonesia Chris John has yet to decide whether to quit boxing, although this was a wish from his wife, Anna Maria Megawati, and a suggestion of former national pugilists. Spanish press pays tribute to WCup winners By : Jakarta Post Spain's World Cup final victory against the Netherlands dominated the country's press Monday, with newspapers paying tribute to the first Spanish team to claim football's most prestigious trophy. Octopus oracle picks Spain to win World Cup By : Jakarta Post Eyes around the world were on Germany's octopus oracle Paul on Friday as he made his biggest prediction yet in the World Cup: Spain will beat the Netherlands in the final. Del Bosque: Torres may not start versus Germany By : Jakarta Post Fernando Torres has failed to score in any of Spain's five World Cup matches, and coach Vicente del Bosque is considering dropping the struggling striker for Wednesday's semifinal against Germany. England on verge of shock group elimination By : Jakarta Post England's usual World Cup worries at this stage revolve around the fact it hasn't won the title since 1966. Lampard calms latest rumors of England rift By : Jakarta Post Frank Lampard sought to calm the latest rumors of discord within the England squad on Monday and instead concentrate everyone's minds on beating Slovenia to stay in the World Cup. Germany`s new jewel Ozil looking for glory By : ANTARA Johannesburg, South Africa (ANTARA News/AFP) - Germany`s rising star Mesut Ozil, tipped by coach Joachim Loew as a future world-class player, insists that the three-time champions have a genuine chance of winning a fourth World Cup. Hong Kong closes loophole on free World Cup on TV By : Jakarta Post Fans in football-crazed Hong Kong were dealt another blow in their campaign for free World Cup coverage after local regulators moved to close a loophole that allowed locals to watch games on mainland Chinese television. Drogba doubts temper elephants` roar By : ANTARA Port Elizabeth (ANTARA News/Reuters) - Ivory Coast`s Elephants face a challenge of jumbo proportions against Portugal in Group G on Tuesday in a game where the points may hinge on the fitness of their talismanic striker Didier Drogba. Time for Argentina to answer critics By : ANTARA Pretoria (ANTARA News/Reuters) - Seldom has such a big question mark hung over Argentina at the start of a World Cup as that dogging the side Diego Maradona will put out against Nigeria in their Group B opener at Ellis Park on Saturday (1400 GMT). Michael Ballack, Joe Cole released by Chelsea By : Jakarta Post Michael Ballack and Joe Cole were released by Chelsea on Wednesday as the Premier League and FA Cup champions prepare for next season. RI`s Thomas Cup team beaten by China`s 0-3 By : ANTARA Kuala Lumpur (ANTARA News) - Indonesian Tomas Cup shuttlers were defeated 0-3 by China`s players in their final match on Thomas Cup 2010 tournament here on Sunday. President says national soccer needs improvement By : ANTARA Malang (ANTARA News) - President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has said a national movement was needed to move the national soccer team forward. Sharapova makes early exit, Dementieva advances By : ANTARA Indian Wells, California (ANTARA News/Reuters) - Former champion and 10th seed Maria Sharapova of Russia was knocked out of the Indian Wells WTA tournament on Sunday, losing an error-strewn marathon to China`s Zheng Jie 6-3 2-6 6-3. Serena Williams, Henin to meet in final By : Jakarta Post Defending champion Serena Williams has advanced to her fifth Australian Open final and will put her 100 percent record here on the line against Justine Henin, who is only two tournaments into her comeback from retirement. Williams, Dementieva advances to Sydney final By : Jakarta Post Top-ranked Serena Williams came from a set and 5-2 down to beat Avarane Rezai 3-6, 7-5, 6-4 on Thursday and move into a Sydney International final against defending champion Elena Dementieva. Serena Williams into Sydney semifinals By : Jakarta Post Top-ranked Serena Williams advanced to the semifinals at the Sydney International with a 6-2, 6-2 win Wednesday over Vera Dushevina of Russia. Online Casino Red Book - Best Online Casino Ranking & Guide By : Need some insight into the online gambling world? Online gambling has become an industry on the internet and the truth is it can be great source of fun. One thing every online player should keep into account the more information you have about the online casino you are about to play at, the safer gaming experience you are going to have. Roma beats Lazio 1-0 in derby after suspension By : ANTARA Marco Cassetti scored in the 79th minute to give AS Roma a 1-0 victory over Lazio in a Rome derby on Sunday that was marred by a brief first-half suspension due to exploding firecrackers in the stands. Narrow defeat marks progress for Real says Valdano By : ANTARA Madrid (ANTARA News/Reuters) - Real Madrid`s narrow 1-0 defeat in Barcelona marks a significant step forward in the development of their new side, director general Jorge Valdano said on Sunday. Liverpool to appeal red cards, says Benitez By : ANTARA London (ANTARA News/Reuters) - Liverpool will appeal the red cards shown to defenders Philipp Degen and Jamie Carragher in Saturday`s 3-1 Premier League defeat at Fulham, said manager Rafa Benitez. Ferguson expects United to bounce back from Liverpool defeat By : ANTARA Liverpool (ANTARA News /AFP) - Sir Alex Ferguson warned Manchester United`s Premier League rivals that his side`s 2-0 defeat at Liverpool will only strengthen their determination to retain the title. Button and Brawn celebrate title double By : ANTARA Sao Paulo (ANTARA News/Reuters) - Jenson Button and his Brawn GP team were crowned Formula One champions with a race to spare in an action-packed Brazilian Grand Prix won by Red Bull`s Australian Mark Webber on Sunday. Renata finally passes test and will to to Fiorano Circuit in Italy By : ANTARA A Pelita Harapan University student, Renata, was eventually chosen as one of the best five in a final selection for the Italian Fiorano circuit to try out the Marlboro Red Racing School program. Indonesia joins rivals, attends classes for World Cup bidding teams By : Jakarta Post Indonesia and 10 other bid teams hoping to win hosting rights for the 2018 or 2022 World Cup will sit together in the same room at FIFA headquarters on Wednesday. Sharapova advances in 3 sets; Stosur tops Ivanovic By : Jakarta Post Maria Sharapova rallied for a 4-6, 6-0, 6-3 win over Alona Bondarenko of the Ukraine to reach the quarterfinals of the L.A. Women's Tennis Championships on Thursday. Owen completes stunning United move By : ANTARA Manchester, England (ANTARA News/AFP) - Michael Owen has joined English champions Manchester United on a two-year contract, the club announced here on Friday, in a remarkable turnaround for the injury-prone striker. Barca celebrations put on ice by Villareal By : ANTARA Madrid (ANTARA News/Reuters) - Barcelona must wait a little longer to clinch the Primera Liga title after Villarreal struck back to earn a dramatic 3-3 draw with a stoppage-time goal from Joseba Llorente at the Nou Camp on Sunday. Taufik Wins at Indian Open By : Tempo TEMPO Interactive, HYDERABAD:Taufik Hidayat defeated Malaysia’s Muhammad Hafiz Hashim 21-18, 21-19 in the Indian Open Badmington Grand Prix finals yesterday. Taufik, who was the second favorite, won his first title in 2009. Armstrong breaks collarbone, will have surgery By : ANTARA Madrid (ANTARA News/Reuters) - Seven-times Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong fractured his right collarbone in a race in Spain on Monday, casting doubt on his participation in May`s Giro d`Italia. Steelers win record sixth Super Bowl By : Jakarta Post Santonio Holmes made a brilliant 6-yard catch deep in the right corner of the end zone with 35 seconds remaining Sunday to lift the Pittsburgh Steelers to a record-setting sixth Super Bowl win, 27-23 over the Arizona Cardinals. Williams sisters win women's doubles title By : Jakarta Post Serena and Venus Williams won their eighth Grand Slam women's doubles title Friday with a 6-3, 6-3 win over Daniela Hantuchova of Slovakia and Japan's Ai Sugiyama. Roddick advances after Djokovic retires By : Jakarta Post Defending champion Novak Djokovic struggled in the heat Tuesday before retiring from his Australian Open quarterfinal against American Andy Roddick. Bryant scores 33 to lead Lakers over Rockets By : Jakarta Post Kobe Bryant sank a 3-pointer with 27 seconds left and scored 33 points as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the undermanned Houston Rockets 105-100 on Tuesday. Le Guen takes cup revenge, Marseille squeeze through By : ANTARA Paris (ANTARA News/AFP) - Paris Saint Germain coach Paul Le Guen finally took revenge on his French Cup jinx club in their 1-0 victory at Montlucon on Sunday. Maradona could resign as Argentina coach By : ANTARA Buenos Aires (ANTARA News/Reuters) - Diego Maradona, appointed Argentina coach last week, could quit if he does not get his way over his choice of assistant, Argentine media said on Wednesday. RI squad to meet UAE at quarterfinal beach soccer By : Jakarta Post After finishing second in Group A, Indonesia will play the strong United Arab Emirates team in the quarterfinals of the beach soccer competition at Mertasari beach here Friday. Beckham close to joining AC Milan on loan By : Jakarta Post AC Milan is close to signing David Beckham in a loan deal that would allow the Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder and former England captain to play in Italy's Serie A for a few months starting in January. Beach Games: Indonesia and Bali`s image at stake By : ANTARA Sanur, Indonesia (ANTARA News) - While other countries in Asia have hosted major multi-sport events over the past 40 years, Indonesia, despite its sprawling size, has been left in the wilderness. Dwi Kuncoro settles score at Japan badminton open By : Yahoo! News TOKYO (AFP) - Indonesian badminton ace Sony Dwi Kuncoro upset world number-one Lee Chong Wei 21-17, 21-11 to win the Japan Open here Sunday, avenging his quarter-final defeat to the Malaysian at the Beijing Olympics. Nova and Lilyana grab Olympic semifinal ticket By : Jakarta Post Top seeds Nova Widianto and Lilyana Natsir cruised to the mixed doubles semifinals of the 2008 Beijing Olympics on Thursday after defeating Sudket Prapakamol and Saralee Thoungthongkam of Thailand 21-13, 21-19 in 32 minutes. Phelps wins most medals in Olympic history By : Jakarta Post Michael Phelps swam into history Wednesday as the Olympic athlete to win the most golds ever with his 10th career gold medal - and fourth world record of the Beijing Games. Federer loses again; could lose top ranking By : Jakarta Post Top-ranked Roger Federer had another out of-character defeat on Thursday, a 7-6 (8), 4-6, 7-6 (7) loss to Ivo Karlovic that left the Croat exulting on his back and opened the way for Rafael Nadal to take over the world No. 1 spot by winning the Cincinnati Masters. Roddick upset at Rogers Cup, joins ousted Federer on sidelines By : Jakarta Post Croatian Marin Cilic upset sixth-seeded Andy Roddick 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 on Thursday, forcing the American player onto a list of surprise early casualties that includes top-ranked Roger Federer at the Masters Series event. "His aggressiveness is what won him that match," Roddick said. "He took it to me a lot more than I took it to him." Games end; Kalla calls for evaluation By : Jakarta Post The National Games (PON) in East Kalimantan drew to a close Thursday with Vice President Jusuf Kalla calling for an evaluation during a ceremony at the Palaran main stadium in Samarinda. Nadal dethrones Federer at Wimbledon By : Jakarta Post With darkness enveloping Centre Court and the clock showing 9:15 p.m., Rafael Nadal watched as Roger Federer’s errant forehand settled into the net, ending what might have been the greatest men’s final on the greatest stage in tennis. Celtics wins 17th NBA title with 131-92 rout of Lakers By : Jakarta Post On a new parquet floor below aging championship banners, the Boston Celtics won their 17th NBA title and a first one—at last—for Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen—their Big Three for a new generation. Turkey score 2 late goals to advance By : Jakarta Post Nihat Kahveci was already in the a habit of scoring decisive goals for Turkey. No Turkish fans in their wildest dreams could have been prepared for what he did Sunday night. Lakers still alive, beat Celtics 103-98 in Game 5 By : Jakarta Post Pack up the championship trophy and book a flight back to Boston, the NBA finals aren’t over yet. Dutch beat world champion Italy 3-0 By : Jakarta Post The Dutch certainly made the first surprise of the European Championship a stunner. Ten-year drought ends as Indonesia makes Uber Cup final By : Jakarta Post Indonesia made the final of the women's badminton Uber Cup for the first time since 1998, after defeating Germany 3-1 at the Bung Karno Sports Hall in Jakarta on Thursday. Olympiad-winners need govt support By : Jakarta Post Indonesia must support its most gifted young students in order to build a talented workforce in the future, a Indonesian Olympiad chairman says. Nova, Lilyana add to RI's failure By : Jakarta Post The Indonesian All-England team will return home empty handed after Nova Widianto and Lilyana became the last players to fall, going down to Chinese Zheng Bo and Gao Ling in the finals in Birmingham, England, on Sunday. Sriwijaya FC wins second trophy By : Jakarta Post Sriwijaya FC beat a 10-man PSMS Medan 3-1 in Bandung on Sunday to become the champion of the Indonesian league, which has been plagued with problems on and off the pitch. Singapore upbeat about Formula 1 night race By : Jakarta Post Singapore is set to host the world's second night-time Grand Prix -- and the 2008 Formula 1 SingTel Singapore organizer has vowed the 5.067-kilometer circuit of public roads will be safe for drivers and spectators. More gold from track, archery By : Jakarta Post For Suryo Agung Wibowo and Triyaningsih, His Majesty the King's 80th Birthday Anniversary Stadium is the place where skill and good luck meet, as both won second gold medals on the same track Tuesday. RI faces rough ride ahead in Games By : Jakarta Post Indonesia is likely to have a tough time getting back into fourth position in the Southeast Asian Games medal standings despite winning six gold, five silver and 13 bronze here Monday. Indonesia's camp had another successful run By : Jakarta Post Indonesia's camp had another successful run on Sunday, with new faces to the team contributing six more gold medals, 10 silver and 10 bronze at the 24th Southeast Asian Games, putting the country in sixth place in the medal standings. SEA Games open with fabulous celebration at $65m stadium By : Jakarta Post The Southeast Asian Games were officially opened with what attendees described as a fabulous ceremony staged at the newly built US$65 million His Majesty the King's 80th Birthday Anniversary Stadium in Thailand on Thursday. Ex-boss Okada seen as top choice to replace Osim By : ANTARA Former Japan national coach Takeshi Okada appears to be the prime candidate to replace current manager Ivica Osim, who is still unconscious in intensive care after suffering a serious stroke, soccer sources said Tuesday. Filipinos golfer wins Jakarta event By : Jakarta Post Filipino youngster Juvic Pagunsan dropped in an eagle on the final hole to win the Pertamina Indonesia President Invitation here Sunday, his first victory on the Asian Tour. `Working mom' Davenport triumphs in Bali By : Jakarta Post Lindsay Davenport came to Bali to play a tournament she loves and start her comeback to singles competition three months after giving birth to a son. She exceeded her own expectations Sunday by winning the Commonwealth Bank Tennis Classic. Indonesia wins two World Badminton titles By : Jakarta Post Indonesia gained two titles at the World Badminton Championships, while China cleaned up the remaining three, as the annual event went to a final curtain in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday. Badminton: Hidayat crashes out of world championships By : Yahoo! News Indonesia's Taufik Hidayat was sensationally dumped from the world badminton championships on Wednesday by little-known Anup Sridhar from India. Mahmoud the hero for Iraq By : Indonesia Post Skipper Younis Mahmoud's thumping headed goal crowned Iraq as the Asian Cup champions for the first time with a stirring 1-0 win over Saudi Arabia in the final. Indonesia hailed as heroes despite football exit By : Yahoo! News Indonesia's Bulgarian coach Ivan Kolev expressed pride in his players after they bowed out of the Asian Cup in honourable fashion, as local media praised the team as heroes. Watching RI soccer team play is priceless By : Jakarta Post Nearly a thousand soccer fans braved long lines and a scorching sun Tuesday to secure a prized ticket to Wednesday's showdown between Indonesia and South Korea in the Asian Cup. President to attend RI vs Korea Asian Cup match at main stadium By : ANTARA President Soesilo Bambang Yudhoyono, First Lady Ani Yudhoyono and their son Baskoro are scheduled to attend the Asian Cup soccer match between Indonesia and South Korea at the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium in Senayan here Wednesday evening. RI shocks Bahrain in Cup opener By : Jakarta Post Minnow Indonesia followed in the footsteps of co-hosts Vietnam and Thailand with a shock 2-1 victory over Bahrain in its Asian Cup opener Tuesday. China wary of another Asian Cup shock By : ANTARA Regional giants China are wary of another shock Asian Cup result ahead of their opening Group C match against lowly Malaysia on Tuesday. Indonesia bows out to China in Sudirman Cup final By : Jakarta Post Indonesia lost Sunday 0-3 to China in the Sudirman Cup mixed team badminton championship final in Glasgow, a sad end of a dream to bring the trophy back home. Badminton players feel the heat in steamy Glasgow By : ANTARA Badminton officials breathed a sigh of relief on Tuesday as on-court temperatures which had risen to stifling 30C on the opening day of Sudirman Cup world team tournament dipped to more comfortable levels Badminton - Korea beats Indonesia 3-2 By : ANTARA Indonesia`s Sudirman Cup team had to admit its rival`s strength, South Korea, when it was beaten 2-3 by the Korean national team in a match here on Sunday. Beckham can make difference, says Lampard By : ANTARA Tallinn (ANTARA News) - Midfielder Frank Lampard believes David Beckham's delivery from set-pieces could make a crucial difference as England continue their Euro 2008 qualifying campaign against Estonia Wednesday. Roddick eliminated in first round of French Open By : Indonesia Post PARIS - Andy Roddick is out of the French Open in the first round again. Officials meet to resolve issues with Man U's Asia visit By : Indonesia Post KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) -- Asia's top soccer official is seeking a meeting with Malaysia's prime minister to resolve a standoff over a proposed visit from Premier League team Manchester United, news reports said Saturday. Mickelson triumphs by two strokes at Sawgrass By : ANTARA Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida (ANTARA News) - Phil Mickelson overhauled playing partner Sean O`Hair with a consummate exhibition of golf to clinch his 31st PGA Tour title Soccer: Asian federation bans Manchester United By : Indonesia Post In the world of soccer, where glamour and wealth are disproportionately concentrated in Europe, two would-be giants of the future are taking very different routes as they try to cream off some of those riches. Two Indonesian men`s doubles advance to Singapore quarter finals By : ANTARA Jakarta (ANTARA News) - Two Indonesian men`s doubles Hendra A Gunawan/Joko Riyadi and Markis Kido/Hendra Setiawan managed to advance to the quarter finals of the Singapore Open, while all the Indonesian singles have to stop their journey in the Super Series Tournament Tennis - Federer remains modest after breaking record By : ANTARA Roger Federer is known for his modesty and spending a record 161 consecutive weeks on top of the men`s rankings has done nothing to change that, Reuters reported. Rejuvenated Jaidee Ready To Challenge By : Indonesia Post Thongchai Jaidee is keen to make up for missing the cut last week in Malaysia and he believes the weekend's rest will benefit his bid to win the Enjoy Jakarta Astro Indonesia Open. Mourinho hints he will stay at Chelsea By : ANTARA ANTARA News) - Jose Mourinho has hinted he will stay at Chelsea after making his peace with striker Andriy Shevchenko. Tennis - Hewitt still an open threat, says Federer By : ANTARA Australian tennis star Lleyton Hewitt will still be a serious title threat at next week`s Australian Open despite his disrupted lead-up, world No.1 Roger Federer said Tuesday. Tennis - Djokovic ends Guccione's run to win in Adelaide By : ANTARA Melbourne (ANTARA News) - Serbian top seed Novak Djokovic toppled Australian giantkiller Chris Guccione 6-3 6-7 6-4 to lift the Adelaide International on Sunday. Basketball - Marbury's late basket lifts depleted Knicks over Jazz By : ANTARA Stephon Marbury scored the winning basket as time expired to lift an undermanned New York Knicks to a surprise 97-96 overtime victory over the Utah Jazz on Monday. Soccer - Schalke stay on title track with three-goal Derby win By : ANTARA Schalke 04 moved back level with Werder Bremen at the top of the German Bundesliga with a convincing 3-1 victory over local rival Borussia Dortmund on Sunday. Asian Games - RI gets two bronzes from rowing By : ANTARA Indonesian rowers contributed two bronzes to their country`s medal tally with one won by Pere Karoba in the women`s single scull event and the other bagged by the Indonesian team in the four-man event of the 15th Asian Games at the West Bay Lagoon on Thursday. Man Utd, Arsenal, Porto and Lille reach last 16 By : ANTARA Manchester United, Arsenal, Porto and Lille completed the lineup for the final 16 of the Champions League as the group phase of the competition ended on Wednesday. Soccer - Bayern seal top spot as Kahn reaches landmark By : ANTARA Munich, Germany (ANTARA News) - Bayern Munich will go into the last 16 of the Champions League as Group B winners after securing top spot with a 1-1 draw with Inter Milan here on Tuesday. 'Super' Lin Dan masters Taufik Hidayat again By : ANTARA China's world number one Lin Dan picked up his second win in three days over badminton 'bad boy' Taufik Hidayat at the Asian Games on Monday, then went some way to defusing their heated rivalry. Putty chalks up first medal for RI By : Jakarta Post Indonesian medal hopeful Putty Insavilla Armein delivered the first medal for the country after finishing second in the women's singles bowling competition at the 15th Asian Games here Sunday. China on the outside lane at Asian Games bowling By : ANTARA China might dominate most sports at these Asian Games but down at the ten pin blowing alley, it's the Philippines, Indonesia and their southern neighbours who rule the roost. Golf - Strong strange finish secures New Zealand Open lead By : ANTARA Australia`s Scott Strange recorded three birdies in the final four holes to move into a one-shot lead after the first round of the New Zealand Open in Auckland on Thursday. Tennis - Russia captain chasing Davis Cup milestones By : ANTARA With a powerful line-up featuring Nikolay Davydenko, Marat Safin and Dmitry Tursunov, Russia are considered the overwhelming favourites when they host Argentina in this weekend`s Davis Cup final. Soccer - Webber striker again for the blades By : ANTARA Danny Webber struck late against his former club Watford to earn Sheffield United a crucial 1-0 win in Tuesday`s relegation struggle at Vicarage Road. Role model Mirza to relish pressure in Doha By : ANTARA Indian star Sania Mirza, adored by millions in her home country, will have the weight of the nation on her shoulders at the Asian Games. Weather a concern for national karatekas By : Jakarta Post The Indonesian karate team for next month's 15th Asian Games will not only have to deal with hot favorites Japan and Iran, but also will have to adapt to the warmer weather in Doha, Qatar. Teens energize Indonesia's Asiad squad By : Jakarta Post He is only 12 years old, but Dennis Ranova already carries a heavy burden on his shoulders as the youngest athlete on the Indonesian squad for the 15th Asian Games in Doha, Qatar, next month. Soccer - Arsenal's Emirates jinx is over says Wenger By : ANTARA Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes their 3-1 victory over Hamburg SV in Europe will put an end to a costly Premier League jinx at their new Emirates Stadium, Reuters reported. Soccer - Mixed day for Tugay as Rovers and Spurs draw By : ANTARA Blackburn Rovers midfielder Tugay scored a contender for goal of the season then got sent off in a bad-tempered 1-1 home draw against Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League on Sunday.
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